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Methenamine, also known as hexamine or hexamethylenetetramine and sold under the brand names Hiprex, Urex, and Urotropin among others, is a urinary tract antiseptic and antibacterial medication which is used in the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Medication discontinuation is the ceasing of a medication treatment for a patient by either the clinician or the patient themself. [1] [2] When initiated by the clinician, it is known as deprescribing. [3] Medication discontinuation is an important medical practice that may be motivated by a number of reasons: [4] [3] Reducing polypharmacy
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Uromune, also known by its developmental code name MV-140, is a polyvalent bacterial vaccine which is used and is being developed for prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] In clinical studies , it has been found to reduce total number of UTIs by about 70%, to increase UTI-free rates from around 25% to 57% ...
Cardiac valvular disease, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac fibrosis; [3] [23] re-approved in June 2020 for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome, under FDA orphan drug rules. Fenoterol: 1990 New Zealand Asthma mortality. [3] Feprazone: 1984 Germany, UK Cutaneous reaction, multiorgan toxicity. [3] Fipexide: 1991 France ...
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects a part of the urinary tract. [1] Lower urinary tract infections may involve the bladder ( cystitis ) or urethra ( urethritis ) while upper urinary tract infections affect the kidney ( pyelonephritis ). [ 10 ]
TMP/SMX is commonly used due to its ability to achieve high concentrations in urinary tract tissues and urine. This antibiotic combination demonstrates notable efficacy in both the treatment and prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections. [12] Common adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, rash,pruritus, and photosensitivity. [26]
Nitrofurantoin, sold under the brand name Macrobid among others, is an antibacterial medication of the nitrofuran class used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), although it is not as effective for kidney infections. [16] It is taken by mouth. [16] Common side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches. [16]